As children complete this activity, they are learning to:-recognize and identify basic colors-recognize familiar two-dimensional shapes-listen to oral directions to attend to a simple task-respond to simple questions-learn words linked to content being taught-use their helping hand to stabilize objects and papers-use the same hand consistently to hold crayons-use their fingers to hold crayons-use their index finger to trace colors

When coloring at home,remember to 'pinch' your crayon following these steps:

My thumb is bent, Pointer points to the tip, Tall Man uses his side. I tuck my last two fingers in and take them for a ride!